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Pyrite Marcasite
Pyrite Marcasite

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Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.9-5.24.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrite Marcasite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.